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Iranpress: World Newspapers: Early word on Omicron; it might be less deadly

World Newspapers: Early word on Omicron; it might be less deadly

Wednesday, 08 December 2021 21:48

Researchers in South Africa, where the variant is spreading quickly, say it may cause less serious COVID cases than other forms of the virus, but it is unclear whether that will hold true. 224

Iranpress: Act now to curb Omicron

Act now to curb Omicron's spread: WHO director general

Wednesday, 08 December 2021 20:28

Governments should urgently reassess their national responses to COVID-19 and accelerate their vaccination programmes to slow the spread of the Omicron variant, WHO director-general said on Wednesday.

Iranpress: World Newspapers: Early reports signal variant is less severe

World Newspapers: Early reports signal variant is less severe

Tuesday, 07 December 2021 20:47

Researchers in South Africa, where the variant is spreading quickly, say it may cause less serious COVID cases than other forms of the virus, but it is unclear whether that will hold true.216

Iranpress: World Newspapers: State labs lead work to detect variants

World Newspapers: State labs lead work to detect variants

Sunday, 05 December 2021 21:01

The detection of the newly identified omicron COVID-19 variant in multiple US states is expected to dominate this week's Sunday show circuit.216

Iranpress: COVID omicron variant detected in 38 countries: WHO

COVID omicron variant detected in 38 countries: WHO

Saturday, 04 December 2021 10:35

The World Health Organization on Friday said the COVID omicron variant has been detected in 38 countries, up from 23 two days ago, with early data suggesting the strain is more contagious than delta.

Iranpress: IMF chief expects slow economic growth amid Omicron

IMF chief expects slow economic growth amid Omicron

Saturday, 04 December 2021 06:01

The International Monetary Fund is likely to lower its global economic growth estimates due to the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus, the global lender's chief said.

Iranpress: World Newspapers: Omicron threatens a fragile recovery

World Newspapers: Omicron threatens a fragile recovery

Friday, 03 December 2021 18:56

The latest zigzag in the pandemic has already curtailed travel, but its broader impact on growth and inflation isn’t likely to be known for several weeks.

Iranpress: WHO tells Asia-Pacific to brace for Omicron as variant spreads

WHO tells Asia-Pacific to brace for Omicron as variant spreads

Friday, 03 December 2021 13:31

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned the Asia-Pacific region faces a surge in COVID cases as the Omicron variant spreads.

Iranpress: Malaysia detects first omicron case

Malaysia detects first omicron case

Friday, 03 December 2021 10:02

The first positive case of Omicron has been detected in Malaysia in a student from South Africa, said Health Minister on Friday (Dec 3).

Iranpress: South Africa new cases double in 24 hours as Omicron spreads

South Africa new cases double in 24 hours as Omicron spreads

Thursday, 02 December 2021 23:48

The new coronavirus variant Omicron has now become dominant in South Africa and is driving a sharp increase in new infections, health officials say.

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